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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.14, 289.99 and 127.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.14, 289.99 and 127.24 is: 175.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.14 : 289.99 = 127.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.14/289.99 = 127.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.14x = 289.99 × 127.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.14x = 36,896.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,896.88/210.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.58

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